Open Book & Sarasota Pen Women

Sensational Silks, Dawn Gerardot

Dawn Gerardot B-A

Wednesdays 1:00-3:30

Experience silk painting and I promise you that IT IS addictive. Texturing, negative work, and depth will be created by the layering of colors. If you do not draw well, not to worry, you can copy your own photos or copy one of my patterns. Your only limitation will be your lack of enthusiasm. Just dig in & enjoy! Week one will be developing the design and starting the resist process. Week two begins the painting process. In week three & four, we complete painting, heat set, wash and start the detail work. Week five, we complete detail and look at prep & options for framing

S1: Sep 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct 2
S2: Oct 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6
S3: Nov 13, 20, (no Nov 27), Dec 4, 11, 18
S4: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5
S5: Feb 19, 26, Mar 5, 12, 19

$144 ACM Members

$169 Future Members

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Drawing The Human Figure, Mark Shamlian

Mark Shamlian I-A

Thursdays 1:00-4:00

Let’s draw! The goal is to relax, learn, and enjoy. By understanding and combining simpler underlying forms of anatomy, you can grow and succeed in this challenging but rewarding pursuit. All can benefit from studying the human figure, from beginners to advanced students. Sessions will feature short and extended model poses. Instruction will be tailored to each student’s skill level. We will cover materials, various techniques, measuring, expression, and composition. Classes may include visual presentations and demonstrations. Class fee includes model fee.

 

S1: 5 wk: Sep 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct 3
S2: 5 wk: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7
S3: 5 wk: Nov 14, 21, (no Nov 28), Dec 5, 12, 19
S4: 5 wk: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6
S5: 5 wk: Feb 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, Mar 13
S6: 5 wk: Mar 27, Apr 3, 10, 17, 24

 

$213 ACM Members

$238 Future Members

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The Human Figure from Head to Toe, Helen Solomon

Helen Solomon I-A

Tuesdays 9:00-12:00

In this comprehensive four-week, three-hour course, you will delve into the art of enhancing your artwork by skillfully incorporating figures into your compositions. You will gain insight into determining the angle and position from which the subject of the artwork is observed, exploring the artist’s decision-making process in presenting the perspective. Various perspectives such as front, side, three-quarters, profile, rear (from behind), close-up, far away, life-size, bird’s eye view, upward, downward, and sideways will be thoroughly examined. Additionally, you will explore different body positions including standing, sitting, lying down, bending, gesturing, moving, resting, and static. Also, we will discuss skin tones. All the visual references used in this course are derived from pictures provided by the instructor, not live models.

S1: Sep 3, 10, 17, 24
S2: Nov 5, 12, 19, 26

$129 ACM Members

$154 Future Members

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Oil and Water and Colored Pencil – Oh My!, Melissa Nece

Melissa Nece B-A
Saturday 10:00-4:00

Underpainting with a single color in water-soluble oil paints makes a great base for color drawing. Quickly establish values and unify the color scheme. Arches oil paper works with both oil paint and colored pencils. Paint and paper provided, brushes and pencil sets available for use in class. Choice of subject with color reference. If you bring your own reference, be sure it has strong values and bring a black and white photocopy (8.5×11’).

Dec 14

$102 ACM Members

$152 Future Members

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Watercolor Pencils = Drawing + Painting, Melissa Nece

Melissa Nece B-A
Saturday 10:00-4:00

The best of both worlds! Water-soluble colored pencils combine the precision and control of drawing with the fluid freedom of paint. Explore the many ways these versatile pencils can be used as wet or dry, alone or for mixed media. Great for artists’ journals and plein air, for sketching or serious artwork, they even mix well with pen and ink and traditional watercolor. Some paper is provided; bring your own pencils or borrow class sets.

Feb 8

$102 ACM Members

$152 Future Members

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Sketching In Pen & Color, Melissa Nece

Melissa Nece B-A
Saturday 10:00-4:00

Fine line markers are not just for tight details they’re great for quick sketches. Let go of perfectionism and go with the flow of ink! Add color with a few colored pencils, watercolor pencils, pastels or paints for fresh and lively artwork or filling a journal. Forget erasing and fixing, just loosen up and have fun drawing! Each student gets a fine line marker. (Weather permitting, we’ll draw outside too.)

Nov 16

$102 ACM Members

$152 Future Members

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Colored Pencil-Get The Point!, Melissa Nece

Melissa Nece B-A
Saturdays 10:00-4:00

Artists quality colored pencils are an ideal medium for fine art as versatile, clean and easy to master. Get a thorough grounding in techniques and apply them to a project. References provided or develop your own original subjects. Try various pencil brands and surfaces, learn color mixing and creating effects. Bring your own pencils; some sets will be available for use in class along with sample papers and other tools. For all levels – great for beginners, but even expert users will learn new tips for better results.

S1: Sep 14
S2: Oct 12
S3: Jan 18
S4: Apr 26

$102 ACM Members

$152 Future Members

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Color Pencil – A World Of Color, Sheryl Unwin

Sheryl Unwin B-I
Mondays 1:00-4:00

Come and expand your drawing skills with color. Using a reference image you will learn the necessary techniques, burnishing and layering skills to develop a quality colored pencil drawing. Come Illustrate, explore and express anything that inspires you.

S1: Sept 16, 23, 30 Oct 7, 14, 21
S2: Oct 28, Nov 4, 11 18, 25, (no Dec 2), Dec 9
S3: Dec 16, 23, 30, Jan 6, 13, 20
S4: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, (no Feb 24), Mar 3, 10
S5: Mar 17, 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, 21

$193 ACM Members $218 Future Members

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Our Location

ArtCenter Manatee
209 9th St West
Bradenton, FL 34205

MFS 9-5, TWTh 9-6. Closed Sunday

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